Devastating floods and mudslides leave at least 58 dead in Brazil

Heavy rains bring destruction to Petrópolis and surrounding mountainous areas in Rio de Janeiro state At least 58 people have died after heavy rains sent devastating mudslides and floods through a mountainous region of Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro state. The city of Petrópolis was slammed by a deluge on Tuesday, and Mayor Rubens Bomtempo said the number of dead could rise as searchers picked through the wreckage. Twenty-one people had been recovered alive. Continue reading...
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